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29th September 2009
If you think smokeless tobacco is "up to snuff" and harmless, think again. Whatever you like to call it - spitting, dipping or chewing - it is every bit as harmful as smoking. The majority of medical researchers judge more so because users are not as awar... Read >
Author: wbdoyle28th September 2009
Social phobia or social anxiety disorder is the constant fear of being criticized or evaluated by other people. People who suffer from social phobia are excessively self-conscious to the point where they feel that everyone around them is looking at them a... Read >
Author: wbdoyle22nd September 2009
Smoking is a very difficult problem to solve without good quit smoking support, a good plan is almost always needed when you aim at a nicotine-free life. Breaking this unhealthy habit isn't an easy task but it is not impossible either. The truth is that w... Read >
Author: Ismail21st September 2009
In this third of a series of articles on ADD we're going to focus on treatments for ADD besides simple nutrition.
The most common form of treatment for ADD is through medication.
The underlying theory on ADD is that it is caused by a chemical imbala... Read >
Author: wbdoyle14th September 2009
Hello and welcome,
I’d like to talk about smoking today, and what is involved in trying to quit. Most people have woken up to the reality that smoking is very harmful and will certainly kill them if they continue, so quitting smoking is the smartest... Read >
Author: Doug Hart10th September 2009
When you are stressed it is second nature to reach for something to make you feel better. Whether that's a cup of coffe, chocolate, alcohol or tobacco you will only get a very temporary fix. To really tackle the problem you want a long-term solution
T... Read >
06th September 2009
Your stress will of course affect your physical health, but it will also cause changes to occur that you cannot see. If you experience long-term stress then there are also chemical changes taking place in your brain.
Some of the more common symptoms of... Read >
04th September 2009
Trying to stop smoking is one of the hardest things to do. By using stop smoking aids you can find it easier to kick the habit. Nicotine addiction is said to be as bad or worse than cocaine. That’s why if you have tried to quit "Cold Turkey" before an... Read >
Author: Robert Bell03rd September 2009
Unfortunately, because cigarettes are very addictive, most of the attempts to quit have not been successful. For people who have been smoking for a very long time, withdrawal syndromes are very difficult to fight and they end up returning to the habit the... Read >
Author: HARNEET KAUR30th August 2009
You arrive at your buddies house for a barbecue, six pack and bratwurst in hand. It is a spring day and you are still glad that lawn mowing is more needed than snow shoveling. You begin to make your rounds, greeting old friends, insulting their sports all... Read >
Author: Michael S. Logan, MS30th August 2009
Puberty : The Re-Conditioning Of The Brain The amount of expansion that is experienced in the teenage brain is related to that which is experienced in the brain of an infant. This growth explosion is like a'full service' with new plugs, oil change and ... Read >
Author: Jeffrey Dad20th August 2009
Researchers at the University of Michigan are the first to document a new leptin pathway in the brain – one related to the pleasure of eating. They found leptin receptors in a part of the hypothalamus gland that directly influences the production of do... Read >
Author: Byron J. Richards13th August 2009
Unfortunately, because cigarettes are very addictive, most of the attempts to quit have not been successful. For people who have been smoking for a very long time, withdrawal syndromes are very difficult to fight and they end up returning to the habit the... Read >
Author: HARNEET KAUR10th August 2009
How do you cheer up when You’re Down? First of all, it’s okay to feel that way. We all do sometimes. Some of us may feel down more often than others, and that’s okay too. it’s important to deal with the any initial feelings of denial, anger, guilt... Read >
Author: Healthy_Woman07th August 2009
What if I was to say that you can improve your health based on having the knowledge of what these chemicals can do? Well this will be the day when you will find out. All these chemicals are 100% natural and can improve your health, physically and mental... Read >
Author: elephant901st August 2009
People have long asked about how exactly does Gilbert's disease affect us in our daily lives? Well these questions have also concerned doctors and medical experts for the longest time. This because of the peculiarity of the condition itself, Gilbert's dis... Read >
Author: Mason Hinton21st July 2009
Cocaine is obtained from the leaves of the coca plant and is both a stimulant of the central nervous system and an appetite suppressant. Once cocaine is ingested into the body, it readily passes into the brain. A high level of dopamine is built-up in th... Read >
Author: Marquis Nelson18th July 2009
Of the multitude of losing weight treatments available it is Clenbuterol that is one of the most controversial; not because it doesn't work but rather because of how dangerous its usage can be, and that is why it should only be used while under the superv... Read >
Author: redzwan1327th June 2009
Commonly referred to as a “Super Food”, Cocoa beans contain a large amount of healthy nutrients your body needs. Cocoa beans are seeds from a cocoa tree, and they are the primary ingredient in chocolate. Including Cocoa beans in your daily diet is an ... Read >
Author: AnneMing12th June 2009
When it comes to romance, opposites don't always attract. We uncover the fundamentals of how science could help you find 'the one' Chatting to someone you've met for the first time for several minutes is usually enough time to assess whether you are attra... Read >
Author: Matt07th June 2009
By now it's obvious that we believe whole, unprocessed foods to be an integral part of a healthy diet, but here's another reason to ditch the packaged foods'even those that claim to be 'diet' or 'healthy' or 'low in fat': it seems that additives and food ... Read >
Author: BODA05th June 2009
Natural testosterone booster can merely boost your testosterone by consuming the right foodstuff and rosemary and increase it as nature intended. Let’s look at the best sources. To intensify testosterone physically is safer and cheaper than other testos... Read >
Author: Alien29th May 2009
Parkinson's disease builds up slowly, often starting with a barely visible tremor in just one hand. Even though a tremor is most commonly associated with Parkinson's disease, it normally ends up in the slowing and freezing of body movements. It is a neuro... Read >
Author: James S Pendergraft14th May 2009
You will probably be hearing a lot more about various forms of light therapy over the next few years as it steps more into mainstream medical use and becomes less known as sort of a “fringe” science as some look at it.
You see, light can be incre... Read >
Author: Danna Schneider13th May 2009
One anonymous sufferer of panic attack symptoms recalled: "One Sunday night, after a long anxiety filled weekend, I lay in bed thinking. My thoughts started racing and I began worrying that I was going crazy. Was I going to freak out? Lose control? Would ... Read >
Author: MIKE SELVON12th May 2009
As an overweight person, I often asked myself if I am a food addict.
Treating yourself as an addict has its pros and cons
But is food really an addiction we can’t get rid of?
Well, in some ways – it really is.
Not only does our body need food fo... Read >
Author: David H. Mason05th May 2009
The people who are looking so much fatty or want to reduce their stomach fat and want to remove back fat to have toned & sexy back always go for quick weight loss plans. Generally they do tiring workouts, take low calorie diet and finally take diet pills ... Read >
Author: promotion@myreductil.com27th April 2009
What about bipolar disorder? The illness is considered as the effect; so what then are the causes? Studies are still underway and researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause of bipolar disorder. Scientific evidence claims that the chemical... Read >
Author: Jesus Sabu13th April 2009
Neurotransmitters, chemicals in our brains that work as messengers between brain cells, are responsible for most of what goes on in our bodies. They regulate our behavior, our emotions, our ability to learn, and the way we sleep. When these chemicals are ... Read >
Author: Valerie11th April 2009
It's perfectly natural that people are fast realizing the health risks of smoking, and are choosing to kick the nicotine habit, in order to lead a healthier, smoke-free life. However, stopping smoking isn't half as easy as it sounds those who have bee... Read >
Author: Trafficshahira04th April 2009
Did you know that your brain and your body are in cahoots when it comes to how much, what and how you eat? One is constantly signaling to the other to communicate information about how hungry or full you are, how much food you're eating, and whether you w... Read >
Author: Anne P. Jackson01st April 2009
The Sex Energy supplement by 21st Century Organics takes the vigorous research completed from creating the widely known and successful Jumpstart formula and tweaks it accordingly to the additional findings on sexual health and function. The result of the ... Read >
Author: Robert Bell13th March 2009
Many erroneously believe that ADHD, (or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder), is simply bad behavior. If a parent disciplines their child better, then the problem will go away. Well, the issue is not that simple. Why? It's because there are physiolog... Read >
Author: Diana Ketchen20th February 2009
Nature is the best workshop and the man is the best workman in it. Nature has given us Acai Berry. Make a total use of it. The fantastic anti-oxidant power of the acai berry has been working miracles.
Nature is the best workshop and the man is the be... Read >
Author: David19th February 2009
About Champix
Varenicline Tartrate is the active ingredient in Champix anti-smoking medication. Champix has been successfully designed and formulated by the world renowned pharmaceutical giant, Pfizer Inc. The first drug preparation of its kind, Champix ... Read >
Author: Katie18th February 2009
For starting a new and healthy relationship, you need to first create a space for it by getting rid and throwing the toxic relationship out of your life. In this world we build so many relationships with different people. These relationships we have can d... Read >
Author: Chris J Roberts31st January 2009
Are you suspecting that your child, or someone you know, is exhibiting ADHD signs? Maybe they're fidgety or they don't always listen. Do they seem inattentive or hyperactive? How's the school work going? Are they falling behind the other kids? All these c... Read >
Author: Diana Ketchen28th January 2009
Chances are that if you have a child, or an adult relative for that matter, with ADHD, you have tried prescription medication at one time or another to control the symptoms. You have probably been disappointed in the side effects of these medicines. Some ... Read >
Author: Diana Ketchen02nd December 2008
Deciding to take, or administer, medication for ADD/ADHD can be a very difficult and personal process. Therefore it is important to know the benefits and possible side effects associated with the different types of medications available. ADD/ADHD medicati... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer03rd November 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Katie Kelley
Depression is a severe and often debilitating condition that affects millions of individuals nationwide. However, now depressed patients must also watch for a new risk of developing type 2 diabetes on top of their curren... Read >
Author: LegalView21st October 2008
There are many treatments for anxiety and depression, and it is important that any treatment is based on the victim’s individual circumstances. Having said this, there are some broad categories under which treatment may be classified.
Many modern m... Read >
Author: sharsy2921st October 2008
There are many treatments for anxiety and depression, and it is important that any treatment is based on the victim’s individual circumstances. Having said this, there are some broad categories under which treatment may be classified.
Many modern m... Read >
Author: sharsy2916th October 2008
What is it about chocolate that makes it such an irresistible part of our life experience? Everyone loves the sensations a delicious piece of chocolate gives us and a chocolate gift hardly ever fails to create feelings of well-being throughout the whole b... Read >
Author: Jason_Storm06th October 2008
The next time you think, "I'd rather read a novel or take a bath than have sex," think again! Sex is great stress reliever. In fact, there are studies that show that people who have more sex lead happier, longer lives.
Take a look at all the benefits... Read >
Author: Dr. Stephanie Buehler24th September 2008
Most of the people who are in love usually close their eyes and harbor romantic thoughts about their partners. They usually envision their romantic parts like his romantic eyes, her sexy legs and other body parts but no one thinks about ventral tegmental ... Read >
Author: Francis K Githinji22nd September 2008
There could be some hope for those suffering from severe anxiety. A laser already approved by the FDA to treat physical pain could help ease the pain of anxiety.
Patients barely feel the low level laser which is used similar to acupuncture.
Research... Read >
Author: Shane18th September 2008
Drugs for Correcting Deficiency of Dopamine
Levodopa (Lardopa)
Levodopa is the drug of first preference in the treatment of Parkinson's disease. It is a precursor of dopamine, a neurochemical, which is deficient In the brain of patients of this di... Read >
Author: Alien08th September 2008
Surprisingly When today discussing mental health is still something of a taboo and particularly as one in three people are more likely to suffer from depression at some point or other in their life women twice as likely as men.
A debilitating conditi... Read >
Author: jainish02nd September 2008
What kinds of people are prone to addictions or substance abuse? Many people are susceptible to these problems, especially people who suffer from depression, low self-esteem, loneliness, excessive stress, or are in a relationship they don't like and don't... Read >
Author: Vanya 29th July 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Hailey Harris
Fibromyalgia is a disorder where patients suffer from chronic muscle pain and tactile allodynia. In severe cases, allodynia becomes so serious that even being touched by the clothes the patient is wearing causes pain.
... Read >
18th July 2008
Effexor is a prescription medicine that is licensed to treat depression in adults. It is a new class of anti-depressant medications that affects chemical messengers within the brain. These chemical messengers are called neurotransmitters, such as serotoni... Read >
Author: Article Manager21st May 2008
With over fifty percent of the world population abusing alcohol the amount of research done on getting over this addiction is also vast. When an alcoholic wants to give up his addiction he has to undergo two steps in treatment. The first one is detoxifica... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu21st May 2008
The world has been abusing alcohol since many centuries, it may be one substance commonly used and abused by our ancestors and us. When we discuss alcoholism facts it must begin with the reason that makes this substance so popular. When alcohol reaches th... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu21st May 2008
The changes produced by a high-protein diet are small, but tyrosine supplements can have significant effects. Initial tests using tyrosine to treat depressed patients have been encouraging. A higher-protein meal plan and/or one to three grams of tyrosine ... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson19th May 2008
With over fifty percent of the world population abusing alcohol the amount of research done on getting over this addiction is also vast. When an alcoholic wants to give up his addiction he has to undergo two steps in treatment. The first one is detoxifica... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu19th May 2008
The world has been abusing alcohol since many centuries, it may be one substance commonly used and abused by our ancestors and us. When we discuss alcoholism facts it must begin with the reason that makes this substance so popular. When alcohol reaches th... Read >
Author: Peter Gitundu14th May 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 Hailey Harris
Fibromyalgia is a disorder where patients suffer from chronic muscle pain and tactile allodynia. In severe cases, allodynia becomes so serious that even being touched by the clothes the patient is wearing causes pain. T... Read >
13th May 2008
The terms ADD and ADHD are often used to describe a behaviour-related disorder in which a child find it impossible to focus or concentrate for even short periods and who just cannot sit still.
ADD and ADHD are acronyms - the former stands for attention... Read >
Author: Frederick07th May 2008
Copyright (c) 2008 BrainFit For Life
Many of us have a sweet tooth. It's hardwired into our brains. Several thousand years ago, when we went long periods of time between meals, we needed to get all the calories we could whenever we had the chance. Swee... Read >
02nd May 2008
The changes produced by a high-protein diet are small, but tyrosine supplements can have significant effects. Initial tests using tyrosine to treat depressed patients have been encouraging. A higher-protein meal plan and/or one to three grams of tyrosine ... Read >
Author: pattrickjhonson01st May 2008
Dating is one of the most wonderful experiences in life. Many long lasting memories are from the first moments spent together with the love of your life. Great memories include summer walks in the park, a day at carnival or a Fourth of July picnic under t... Read >
Author: jimmackey14th April 2008
The number of people getting treated for depression, a serious illness that causes a person to feel very downtrodden and hopeless about life has seen it's numbers triple in the last ten years. One becomes even more concerned when you consider the availab... Read >
Author: Scott Becker11th March 2008
For many people around the world, smokeless tobacco is something they have tried, if not something indulged in regularly. Most people associate smokeless tobacco with sports stars, and incorrectly believe that it is a safe alternative to smoking cigarett... Read >
Author: Alan B. Densky24th February 2008
ADHD is, in fact, a medical condition. It is really important to remember this, because even very educated people who know a lot about ADD, often still, underneath it all, think that maybe it is not a true medical condition. They believe the person should... Read >
Author: Dr. Kenny Handelman23rd February 2008
The occurrence of mental illness can be caused by different factors or a combination of these several factors. Different explanations are offered by different schools of thought, such as biological, psychological or social explanations for causing mental ... Read >
Author: Robert II Smith20th February 2008
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) occurs in children as well as adults, and cause symptoms such as restlessness, inattentiveness, aggression, agitation, inability to focus as well as hyperactivity and learning disorders in children. It shoul... Read >
Author: Greg Frost14th November 2007
Many arguments started when a medical study indicated that caffeine can contribute to helping victims of Parkinson's illness. It seems to me, that caffeine is going to cause harm, no matter how it may help. Over doing caffeine takes away your dopamine, ... Read >
Author: Bill Thomas12th October 2007
If you think smokeless tobacco is "up to snuff" and harmless, think again. Whatever you call it - chewing, dipping or spitting - it is every bit as dangerous as smoking. Many doctors judge more so because people are not as aware of the threats. Cancers o... Read >
Author: Alan B. Densky21st August 2007
Meridia, also called Reductil, is not used as a cosmetic drug. It is prescribed for people who are significantly overweight or obese who have a body mass index of thirty or higher. Physicians will not prescribe Meridia to people who only want to loose a f... Read >
Author: Alien07th August 2007
A physician may prescribe 150 mg Zyban to stop smoking. Zyban is a brand name of the drug Bupropion. It is also sold under the name Wellbutrin and is sometimes prescribed for depression in the United States.
The drug was originally approved by the ... Read >
Author: Patsy Hamilton01st August 2007
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra die or become impaired. Normally, these neurons produce an impor... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen01st August 2007
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system. Parkinson's disease occurs when nerve cells, or neurons, in an area of the brain known as the substantia nigra die or become impaired. Normally, these neurons produce an importa... Read >
Author: Juliet Cohen13th July 2007
Many smokers have a deep desire to quit but they consistently fail because of the dreaded nicotine withdrawal symptoms. Once these symptoms become unbearable, the smoker trying to quit will reach for their cigarettes and once this happens, they may well ... Read >
Author: Rick Churchill05th July 2007
Drug addiction is a state of being that is characterised by the compulsive intake and intoxication of a drug. It is the compulsion to consume the drug, regardless of the negative consequences. It can be either a physical or psychological addiction or even... Read >
Author: Anne Wolski01st July 2007
Rimonabant Acomplia is a wonder diet pill manufactured by Sanofi Aventis for weight
loss treatment. Rimonabant Acomplia Zimulti has been approved by European Union in June 2006 and now has become the most popular treatment for weight loss in obese peo... Read >
Author: lazyurl11th May 2007
While popular in Europe and Canada for over 22 years, laser smoking cessation treatments have only gained popularity in the US for about 5 years. Clinical trial studies are currently being conducted in the US, with several cold laser manufacturers. One ma... Read >
Author: Kalon Prensky25th April 2007
American women are more prone to migraine than their Asian counterparts.
Medical researches showed that in the United States, white women have the highest frequency of migraine, while Asian women have the lowest.
The female-to-male ratio i... Read >
Author: Jennifer Alinio21st April 2007
American women are more prone to migraine than their Asian counterparts.
Medical researches showed that in the United States, white women have the highest frequency of migraine, while Asian women have the lowest.
The female-to-male ratio in... Read >
Author: Jennifer Alinio11th April 2007
Chantix (varenicline) can be four times as effective in helping a smoker quit successfully, according to a report in Journal of the American Medical Association. According to the report, which cites three studies, Chantix is twice as effective as Zyban in... Read >
Author: milesoftrials29th March 2007
A new study warns that as overweight people with type-2 diabetes age, their risk for acquiring Parkinson’s disease increase. The new Finnish study also found obese diabetics to be at a significantly greater risk of acquiring a neurological disorder.
... Read >
Author: Cathlene Martinez27th March 2007
It is a known fact that your moods are affected by exercise and there is a direct link between a healthy mind and body. You might even say that sweat is a new form of anti-depressant. It was over 400 years ago that the founding father of medicine, Greek p... Read >
Author: Hut13th March 2007
Most people love chocolate but have never tried the raw food where chocolate comes from: cacao beans. People around the world have treasured cacao beans for centuries - in ancient cultures it was used as a currency. Today you can find it in the raw food s... Read >
Author: Monica Shah15th February 2007
Many sufferers of Parkinson’s disease quickly find that various aspects of their life are no longer controllable in the way that they used to be however by exercising regularly Parkinson sufferers can continue to control their gross movements i.e. walki... Read >
Author: Jeremy Parker07th February 2007
Can I really lose weight by using ephedrine products?
Ma Huang (Ephedrine) has been shown to increase the effectiveness of thermogenesis (fat burning) in the body. It contributes to the release and blocks the re-uptake of the neurotransmitter norepinephr... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea16th December 2006
Parkinson’s disease is easily noticeable because of its physical manifestations. A problem that develops mostly in elderly people, Parkinson’s is very important to acknowledge so that it can be taken care of at its early stages. Knowing what it is a... Read >
Author: groshan fabiola03rd December 2006
Parkinson’s disease develops when the neurons of the substantia nigra in the brain become progressively damaged and depleted. However the first signs of Parkinson’s disease are not obvious until about 80% of these neurons, that are responsible for th... Read >
Author: Jeremy Parker17th November 2006
When we age, we produce less of two important mood stabilizing hormones, serotonin and dopamine. So, depression is a risk factor for both men and women as we get older. Yet twice as many women compared to men suffer from depression, which leads some to be... Read >
Author: Rebecca Prescott12th September 2006
Today, schizophrenia is a disease that can be successfully treated, but witch has no cure. To find the cure, the scientists must find out the cause of schizophrenia, and more and more researches are made in this way.
Schizophrenia is a brain, a mental ... Read >
Author: John Conrad07th September 2006
Risperdal (generically known as risperdone) is an antipsychotic drug that is used to treat delusional psychoses. Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter that the brain uses which allows a person to experience pleasure and desire. Risperdal acts to reduce the a... Read >
Author: T. Going13th August 2006
We daily burn money! And, all for nothing! The smoke costs us money and the smog also ultimately bleeds us white! Still we can't say 'NO!' to smoking. So, Beware! The villain is nicotine!
In fact, nicotine is one of the most addictive of materials on ear... Read >
Author: Nilutpal Gogoi15th July 2006
Are there causes of anxiety attacks? In today's world anxiety disorders many times may be the most common mental illness. In the United States 40 million (18.1%) of the adult population is affected. These numbers are on the increase all over the world, de... Read >
Author: Paul Schmitt14th July 2006
Methadone is a prescription medication that is used to treat severe pain. It also helps those addicted to heroin to cease their use of the drug without experiencing horrendous withdrawal symptoms. Since heroin causes an excess of dopamine to be released i... Read >
Author: Christy Berger16th June 2006
Copyright 2006 David Steele
As I had my morning coffee, the "Dear Abby" column caught my eye. A reader wrote in with a dating dilemma and ended her letter with that often-heard stereotype that "Women use sex to get love, and men use love to get sex." T... Read >
Author: David Steele16th June 2006
Because of an unorganized life style and unhealthy eating habits many people are loosing control over their weight. Crave for hunger when combined with high calorie food is the path leading to obesity. Obesity has now become the formula for disaster. It l... Read >
Author: Clarence Carter16th June 2006
Premenstrual syndrome is the most common gynecological complaint affecting up to 60% of women. Well-known symptoms of depression, anxiety, sweet craving, bloating, etc., are due to imbalances in hormones and brain neurotransmitters, including serotonin an... Read >
Author: Douglas Adams30th April 2006
The issue has gone back and forth for decades: Women say that men simply don't understand; men say PMS is an excuse for women acting out their frustration. Now comes research that conclusively shows that fluctuating hormone levels at PMS make it harder ... Read >
Author: Dr.Jeffry Weiss25th April 2006
Parkinson's disease affects millions of people through out the world everyday. This affliction affects not only the people who are actually diagnosed with it, but also their family and friends. While research is being conducted everyday into a possible cu... Read >
Author: Peter Wallander01st April 2006
Almost all women, who ever tried to grow thin, know the following situation: you choose carefully an appropriate diet for you, stick to it industriously and even lose a couple of kilograms and that is all! You keep your weight, regardless of all your att... Read >
Author: Yana Mikheeva05th January 2006
Social phobia or social anxiety disorder is the constant fear of being criticized or evaluated by other people. People who suffer from social phobia are excessively self-conscious to the point where they feel that everyone around them is looking at them a... Read >
Author: Steve Hill24th November 2005
Having energy throughout the day is, for many, like chasing after the elusive white rabbit. Just when you think you've got it, after a cup of coffee and a morning sweet roll, for instance, it slips away and feels as though it was never even... Read >
Author: Brian Vaszily07th September 2005
Sinful is how women has always described chocolate. But despite so, do you know that 99% of all women love chocolate and that they may actually prefer chocolate more to than to sex?
What exactly about chocolate is it so wonderful? Well, in fact it is n... Read >
Author: Rick Valens
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